Traffic Incident at 18100 Westheimer Parkway

July 25, 2006 -- Houston police are investigating a fatality accident that occurred at 18100 Westhiemer Parkway on Monday, July 24, 2006 at about 9:30 p.m.

According to HPD Mobility Incident Management Division Officer Steve Salley and Sergeant W.R. Cumbess, witnesses reported that a black Dodge truck traveling westbound on Westhiemer Parkway lost control and crossed the median. The Dodge truck, driven by 27-year-old Edgar Gomez struck a gold Toyota Camry, driven by 52-year-old Lois Delvalle, head-on, killing her. Gomez was transported to the hospital to be treated for injuries suffered in the collision.

This investigation is still on going and anyone who may have witnessed this accident is asked to contact the Houston Police Department Mobility Incident at 713-247-4044.

AW/ GO 7-25-06
Inc # 114369106-J

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division a 713-308-3200.